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Posted by Brian Burgit on April 26, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Here’s a great hike – Ricketts Glen Falls Trail in Pennsylvania – http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/rickettsglen/rickettsglen_trails.aspx
Falls Trail: 7.2 miles, difficult hiking
The full loop of this trail is 7.2 miles if hiking both the upper and lower sections. To see most of the waterfalls, a 3.2-mile loop can be taken by going on Highland Trail and the Glen Leigh and Ganoga Glen sides of the trail. The trails follow along 21 beautiful waterfalls ranging in heights from 11-feet to 94-feet. The scenery is well worth the effort, however, the terrain is rocky, can be slippery, and descends steeply on both the Ganoga and Glen Leigh sides. Hikers should take extra precautions with trail conditions, wear proper footwear, stay on the trail, and be in good physical condition.
The Falls Trail is closed in the winter except for properly equipped ice climbers and hikers.